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Leigh Wood vs Josh Warrington 2 – substantial fight preview and predictions
The great sport of boxing returns to Nottingham this weekend, with Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington looking to finally settle their bitter rivalry.
Wood (28-4, 17 KO) defeated Warrington (32-4-1, 8 KO) in their first fight in overdue 2023, defeating dramatic stop.
The ‘Leeds Warrior’ seemed to be cruising through the opening rounds before he was caught out in the seventh round by a right-left combination which the 37-year-old used to end the fight in style.
Saturday night will be a crossroads fight for both men in the final stage of their careers.
Both fighters are coming off defeats against Anthony Cacace, with Warrington going to the final bell and Wood stopping in the ninth round.
Warrington has fought only once since losing to “Apache”, outclassing Asad Asif Khan within 10 rounds.
Wood hosts on Saturday, with the return leg taking place at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.
This will be the sixth time that ‘Leigh-thal’ will be boxing in his hometown arena and he will be looking to put on a show.
Warrington will need to stay switched on throughout, having learned first-hand that Wood can turn the fight around at any time.
Wood defeated Michael Conlan in similar dramatic fashion in 2022, stopping the Irishman in the 12th round.
Bilal Fawaz vs. Ishmael Davis fight
In the co-main event, Bilal Fawaz (10-1-1, 3 KO) will want to continue his fairy tale streak after his last appearance.
In the Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov rematch, Fawaz defeated highly rated prospect Junaid Bostan.
Fawaz will face Ishmael Davis (15-3, 6 KO) for the British and Commonwealth super welterweight titles, which may prove to be a turning point in the winner’s career.
“Black Panther” proved it belonged in the top tier of the domestic scene, performing well against names like Caoimhin Agyarko, Sam Gilley and Troy Williamson.
Two of Davis’ losses came against some of the most technically sound fighters in the sport, causing him to lose points to Josh Kelly and, in brief order, to lose by stoppage to Serhii Bohachuk.
Sandy Ryan vs. Karla Ramos Zamora
Former WBO welterweight world champion Sandy Ryan (8-3-1, 3 KO) returns to action and looks set to become a two-time world champion.
Ryan fought for belt unification in 2023, drawing with Jessica McCaskill for the IBO, WBC and WBO welterweight titles.
Last year, she was defeated by Mikaela Mayer in Las Vegas over 10 rounds.
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Ryan will face Karla Ramos Zamora (12-10-2, 4 KO) for the vacant WBC super lightweight crown.
Undercard remaining
Amateur star Tiah Mai Ayton (4-0, 4 KO) will fight her second eight-round fight as a professional.
Ayton has yet to hear the final bell, and all four of her wins have ended before the fourth round.
It should be enough to stop Catherine Tacone Ramos (9-3-1, 2 KO) in the second phase of the fight.
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Former UFC champion turned boxer Molly McCann (2-0, 1 KO) will appear in the squared circle for the third time against Beata Dudek (7-8, 4 KO).
Her power could earn her a second career break at Nottingham.
Potential blue chip Leo Atang (4-0, 4 KO) has been performing flawlessly since his debut last summer.
He will face Dan Garber (11-6, 2 KO), who previously shared the ring with Viddal Riley and Hughie Fury.
Atang should have another decisive victory, but a more experienced operator may extend it by a few rounds.
Fan favorite David Allen (24-8-2, 19 KO) returns after a loss to Arslanbek Makhmudov.
He will face Frenchman Karim Berredjem (12-10, 3 KO) and should secure a knockout victory in what looks like a routine assignment.
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Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
- Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
- Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
- Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
- Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
- Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
- Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
- Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
- Win in round 1: 100/1
- Win in round 2: 100/1
- Win in round 3: 100/1
- Win in round 4: 100/1
- Win in round 5: 100/1
- To win in round 6: 100/1
- To win in round 7: 80/1
- To win in round 8: 80/1
- To win round 9: 66/1
- To win in round 10: 66/1
- To win round 11: 66/1
- To win in round 12: 80/1
- To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Jaron Ennis
- To win round 1: 80/1
- Win in round 2: 50/1
- Win in round 3: 40/1
- To win in round 4: 28/1
- To win in round 5: 20/1
- To win in round 6: 16/1
- Win in round 7: 12/12
- To win in round 8: 1/11
- To win in round 9: 10/1
- To win in round 10: 10/1
- To win in round 11: 10/1
- To win in round 12: 1/11
- Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
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The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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